Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic Acid is an amino acid derivative and a relatively newer ingredient in skin care products. It’s already becoming a cult favorite for its ability to brighten dark spots and hyperpigmentation.Tranexamic acid is a white or almost white, crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and in glacial acetic acid and is very slightly soluble in ethanol and practically insoluble in ether.

Product name Tranexamic Acid
INCI Name: Tranexamic Acid
Product Code: YNR®TXA
CAS number 1197-18-8
Functions Antioxidant,Anti-aging,Anti-inflammatory,Skin brightening & lightening
Formula: C8H15NO2

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Product Introduction

Tranexamic acid is a white or almost white, crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water and in glacial acetic acid and is very slightly soluble in ethanol and practically insoluble in ether. Tranexamic Acid is an amino acid derivative and a relatively newer ingredient in skin care products. It’s already becoming a cult favorite for its ability to brighten dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Tranexamic acid is a monocarboxylic acid. It has a role as an antifibrinolytic drug and a hematologic agent. It is functionally related to a cyclohexanecarboxylic acid.

Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is a synthetically derived ingredient that was originally developed for medical use to control excessive bleeding. In recent decades, it has been successfully repurposed as a powerful and well-researched active component in the personal care and cosmetic industry, particularly for addressing various hyperpigmentation concerns.

Tranexamic acid is a derivative of aminomethylbenzoic acid, and a kind of antifibrinolytic drugs to stop bleeding. The hemostasis mechanism of tranexamic acid is similar to aminocaproic acid and aminomethylbenzoic acid, but the effect is stronger. The strength is 7 to 10 times of aminocaproic acid, 2 times of aminomethylbenzoic acid, but toxicity is similar.

Key Technical Parameters

Appearance		White crystalline powder
Identification	IR	Should be consistent with that of the reference product
	HPLC	The retention time of the main peak of the test solution should be the same as that of the control solution
Loss on drying		≤0.5%
Ignition Residue		≤0.10%
pH		7.0 - 8.0
Pb		≤10 ppm
As		≤2 ppm
Hg		≤1 ppm
Cd		≤5 ppm
Total bacterial		≤200 cfu/g
Molds and Yeast Count		≤100cfu/g
Thermotolerant Coliforms /g		Negative
Staphylococcus aureus/g		Negative
P.Aeruginosa /g		Negative
Purity		≥99%

Tranexamic acid’s primary role in skincare is to promote a more even and radiant complexion by targeting uneven skin tone and dark spots. Unlike general exfoliants that work on the skin's surface, Tranexamic Acid operates on a deeper, cellular level within the skin. It functions by interrupting the intricate process of melanin production, which is responsible for skin pigmentation. It specifically inhibits the interaction between keratinocytes (skin cells) and melanocytes (pigment-producing cells), effectively preventing the formation of dark spots triggered by UV exposure or inflammation. Furthermore, its inherent anti-inflammatory properties make it exceptionally suitable for calming the skin and reducing redness associated with conditions like acne.